DISCOURSE: 2198 THE PEOPLE’S STABILITY IS THE MINISTER’S COMFORT 1 Thessalonians 3:8. _Now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord_. THERE is nothing that more strongly characterizes a faithful ministry, than the mutual affection that is found to exist between the minister and his stated hearers. The... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 2199 A MINISTER’S JOY IN HIS PEOPLE 1 Thessalonians 3:9. _What thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God; night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith?_... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 2200 THE EFFECT OF LOVE ON UNIVERSAL HOLINESS 1 Thessalonians 3:12. _The Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you: to the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the comin... [ Continue Reading ]